Altrincham have signed former Tranmere player Danny Holmes following a successful trial spell.The 23-year-old midfielder joins the Moss Lane outfit from Blue Square Bet North side Ilkeston Town.

Holmes started his career as a trainee at Port Vale before joining hometown club Burton Albion.

The Robins have also released goalkeeper Russell Saunders after he made six starts in two spells with the Blue Square Bet Premier club.

Source: BBC Sport